Art Mumbai, a major art fair – 82 galleries from India and abroad – footfall of more than 1,000: a unique blend of contemporary vibes and classical pieces like Raja Ravi Varma lithographs – inspiring art talks and VIP programmes – gallerists in linen – artists in black – 4 days of endless artistic journey. This sums up the Art Mumbai experience.
That’s how an eye-catching congregation of galleries, independent artists, and art organisations returned to the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, this year, November 13–16, 2025. It was a celebration of contemporary Indian art in an eclectic and animated setup, blending the best of both worlds, revisiting masterpieces of legendary artists like Raja Ravi Varma, Tyeb Mehta, M F Husain, and several others.
Influential galleries from all over India and abroad, and 2,000+ artworks were featured in this show — one of South Asia’s biggest and most unique showcases. Attendees and art lovers thronged from all corners of India in this Mumbai painting exhibition, some pouring in from international destinations to be a part of an eastward art extravaganza. It also attracted the attention of avid collectors and a new generation of buyers who love to explore elite fairs and exhibitions in search of contemporary Indian art for sale.
Art Mumbai 2025 was the third edition of an electrifying showcase building in its previous two years of exhibition history. In just two years’ time, the fair has spread wings and has adapted to the Indian art ecosystem.
This four-day-long programme not only attracted serious collectors, discerning art buyers, influencers, and independent artists—it roped in several reputed art galleries in Mumbai for exhibition, and some international galleries too. All of them added to the vibrant landscape of expressions.
With more than 80 exhibitors and an elite line-up of India’s most prominent galleries, the Art Mumbai 2025 felt like more than just a regional showcase of artistry, but a true representative of South Asian art in the international circuit too.
This blog post highlights some of the popular sections of an extraordinary painting exhibition in India, taking us to a tour of diversified creativity – a conversation of art and contemporary culture shaping the new visual language of India.
Lost in the Sculpture Park: Contemporary Sculptures to Reclaim Identity & Memory
It was the much-anticipated section of the art exhibition in Mumbai today – the Sculpture Park. This public art section presented some striking works by eminent women sculptors of India such as Meera Mukherjee, Adeela Suleiman, Shambhavi Singh, and others, adorning the sprawling exhibition lawns, almost rising from them, reclaiming identity and memory through fantastic statements of landscape. They were more than just landscape art, hinting at our own cultural experience, values, and community ethos.
In an Indian perspective, where sculptural art is usually dominated by male artists, and to some extent limited to decorative purposes, this public art exposure by radical women artists redefines cultural and physical space. It reclaims the art of sculpture from the shadows of other dominant art forms like painting and photography.
Immersive Displays and Virtual Showcases for the GenX
The Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai also hosted some immersive displays and immersive installations by contemporary artists, to add more colours and meaning to a riveting show. The simulated environments transported visitors to another reality, a world of VR/AR and multi-sensory artistic experiences through mixed media and AI installations. There were some tech-driven works on human rights, installation works by noted contemporary Indian artists like Astha Butail, Sahej Rahal, Subodh Gupta, and other prominent names exploring the intersection of everyday art and technology.
Tyeb Mehta Centennial Retrospective: A Cut into the Modernist and Expressionist Painter
This breathtaking chapter also included a fitting tribute to Tyeb Mehta – “Myth and Modernity: 100 Years of Tyeb Mehta” – a solo exhibition of the famous Indian modernist painter and expressionist artist, and a member of Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group. The Tyeb Mehta Centennial Retrospective was jointly presented by Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Delhi, the Tyeb Mehta Foundation, and the Saffronart Foundation. Several creations by the legendary artist were showcased, along with some rare archival materials, which helped to identify the visions of a post-colonial artist who shaped the visual language of contemporary Indian art.
A Confluence of Western and Indian Galleries to Add More Life to the Show
The fair that took off in 2023 has been steadily growing as the number of exhibitor galleries has been on the rise. From its very beginning, Art Mumbai has thrived on its core agenda of offering a meeting point for artists, collectors, buyers, and art lovers to exchange meaningful art. Founded by Nakul Dev Chawla, Minal and Dinesh Vazirani, and Conor Macklin, the 2025 exhibition adhered to its core mission of blending ambition and authenticity.
In its fascinating journey from 2023 to 2025, the fair has grown significantly, adding more than 15 new exhibitors as well as some international names. The esteemed galleries like Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, Delhi Art Gallery, Chemould, Nature Morte, and Vadehra Art Gallery were a few among the connoisseur art platforms while the fair invited international players like Lisson Gallery, Ben Brown Fine Arts, Sundaram Tagore, and Galleria Continua — just to remind that Mumbai’s art scene is not peripheral, but expanding its horizons and crossing all creative boundaries.
Imagine a collector from Ahmedabad discovering excellent sculptural works from Kerala, or a European art collector exploring Indian Modernism not just a part of history, but a part of a living and thriving setup.
From the Art Mumbai 2025 Diaries: An Exciting Chapter with a Contemporary Take on Artistic Legacy
It was definitely more than a fair: we can better call it a cultural meet, an organic show of art in everyday life, a social identifier painting the city’s pulse! The third edition has been more experimental, assertive – no longer confined to mere showcases; this Art Mumbai exhibition curated the senses and sensibilities of South Asian art and how the world perceives it.
While the city of Mumbai celebrated autumn in November, viewers and art lovers poured in to experience a curated display of diverse artistic streams and genres. What began as a local exhibition has become a global one. With each successive chapter, the fair holds to its primary mission of highlighting Mumbai not as a part of the international art scenario, but a centre of it.
That’s how an exciting chapter ended in the sprawling lawns of Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, keeping alive the promises of more diversified and organic art engagements.
If you’ve missed it, here’s Art Mumbai 2025 at a glance —
Date: November 13-16, 2025
Venue: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai
Major Attractions of the fair:
- Showcased more than 80 leading South Asian galleries and international exhibitors.
- A rare Sculpture Park designed by eminent women artists and sculptors.
- Inspiring art talks, artist interactions, and VIP programmes.
- “Myth and Modernity: 100 Years of Tyeb Mehta:” Tyeb Mehta Centennial Retrospective with a solo exhibition of his archival works.